Sweets from Japanese convenience stores (Konbini) have fans all over the world for their high quality. Starting Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a very rare type of ice cream will be released sequentially at 7-Eleven stores across Japan.
The products were supervised by “CHOCOLATE BANK.” This is a famous chocolate brand based in Kamakura, a historic sightseeing destination in Japan.
The centerpiece this time is “Cacao Fruit.” While the raw material for chocolate is usually the cacao “bean,” this ice cream uses the “fruit flesh” (pulp) that surrounds the bean. Two types will appear: a waffle cone that allows you to enjoy an unknown flavor, and a parfait that evolves the classic chocolate banana into a high-end dessert.
Being able to enjoy specialty store quality and “a new side of cacao” at a neighborhood Konbini is big news in Japan.
CHOCOLATE BANK Waffle Cone White Chocolate & Cacao Fruit
The first thing to note is this waffle cone. This is not just a white chocolate soft serve. It is an ambitious product that boldly uses “Cacao Fruit,” which is attracting attention in the global gourmet scene.
- Release Date: Sequentially from Tuesday, February 3
- Price: 358 yen (386.64 yen incl. tax)
- Sales Area: Nationwide in Japan
- Notes: Limited quantity
The biggest feature of this product is the complex intertwining of three elements:
- White chocolate ice cream using CHOCOLATE BANK’s specialty cacao butter
- Cacao fruit ice cream
- Cacao fruit sauce
The richness of the white chocolate and the fruitiness of the cacao fruit combine to create a new sensation you have never experienced before.
What does Cacao Fruit taste like?
Few people can imagine the taste of “Cacao Fruit.” This refers to the white flesh (pulp) wrapping the cacao beans. It is a very rare ingredient that can rarely be tasted outside of cacao-producing regions. Until now, it was a flavor known only to experts.
Its taste is the exact opposite of the image of chocolate. It is surprisingly fruity and refreshing. It features a gorgeous acidity like Lychee or tropical fruit.
In this ice cream, actual “Lychee juice” is added as a secret ingredient to bring out the charm of this cacao fruit. You can feel the strong dedication of the development team.
The rich white chocolate and the refreshing acidity of the cacao fruit. This contrast will surely be an unforgettable experience once you eat it.
CHOCOLATE BANK Parfait Ice Cream Chocolate & Ripe Banana
Another item you cannot miss is this parfait ice cream. You might think, “Isn’t chocolate and banana a standard combination?” However, that is exactly why you should try this one. CHOCOLATE BANK’s technology has evolved this classic combination into “Reward Sweets” for yourself.
- Release Date: Sequentially from Tuesday, February 3
- Price: 338 yen (365.04 yen incl. tax)
- Sales Area: Nationwide in Japan
- Notes: Limited quantity
The ice cream part uses the following ingredients lavishly:
- Chocolate ice cream blended with two types of CHOCOLATE BANK chocolate ingredients
- Banana ice cream containing puree of ripe bananas with managed ripeness
Furthermore, the toppings also use specialty chocolate sauce and ripe banana flesh sauce. You can enjoy a rich harmony (Mariage) no matter where you eat it.
And what heightens the perfection of this parfait is “Almond.” Almond ingredients are blended into each ice cream as a secret ingredient. In addition, “Candied Almonds” coated with sugar are topped on the ice cream.
The savory crunch of the almond adds an accent to the smooth texture of the ice cream. It is a device to keep you enjoying it until the end without getting tired of it. It gives the impression of a luxurious parfait for adults, not just something sweet.
What is “CHOCOLATE BANK” in the first place?
Let me explain about “CHOCOLATE BANK,” which supervised this project. It is a sister brand of the famous chocolaterie “MAISON CACAO” in Kamakura.
What is amazing about them is that they handle everything themselves, from cacao cultivation in Colombia, South America, to local processing. Because they face “ingredient creation” thoroughly, it becomes possible to create products that bring out the maximum potential of cacao.
In this collaboration as well, the person in charge developed it with the desire to “let many people know the fruitiness that cacao fruit possesses.” You can get a “real cacao experience,” which you would normally have to go to a specialty store to encounter, at 7-Eleven in Japan. This is very lucky for us consumers.
Why you should check it before it sells out
This new ice cream is not just “supervised by a famous store.” It is a valuable opportunity to rediscover the charm of “cacao as a fruit.”
Especially for the waffle cone, considering the rarity of the cacao fruit used, it is rare for it to even appear as a Konbini product. The refreshing acidity and the sweetness of white chocolate are perfect for eating in a warm room in winter.
Also, the parfait ice cream has a wonderful balance calculated from the selection of ingredients to the secret ingredient almonds. It is of a quality that makes you want to stock it in your freezer as a reward for yourself after work.
Both are sold in limited quantities. If it becomes a hot topic in Japan, there is a possibility that it will disappear from the stores in the blink of an eye. Before you regret “I should have eaten it then,” I recommend buying it immediately if you find it at a 7-Eleven in Japan.
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